A budget 60 A controller with Bluetooth in the box, suited to small 24 V or 48 V cabin and shed systems. Larger arrays outgrow its 3,200 W limit on 48 V.
Amazon $249.99The LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth rates 4.0 among MPPT solar charge controllers; the LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger rates 3.1 among DC-DC ones. The LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger costs $94 less ($155.99 vs $249.99).

A bare-bones, low-cost alternator charger for a lithium house battery in an RV or van. Spend more for smart-alternator details, monitoring or a solar input.
Amazon $155.99Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (MPPT solar and DC-DC), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth | LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 78 $4.17 per amp of charge current | 92 $3.90 per amp of charge current |
| Features 25% | 100 Bluetooth app, lithium profile, temperature sensor, 150 V PV input | 35 lithium profile; no Bluetooth |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 97% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 90% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| LiTime 60A MPPT Bluetooth | LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller | DC-DC charger |
| Charge current | 60 A | 40 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24/36/48 V | 12 V |
| Lithium profile | Yes | Yes |
| Custom profile | - | No |
| Temperature sensor | Included | No |
| Peak efficiency | 97% | 90% |
| Standby draw | 12 mA | - |
| Inputs | ||
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 150 V | - |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 900 W | - |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 3,200 W | - |
| Isolated | - | Yes |
| Monitoring and build | ||
| Bluetooth | Built in | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Load output | Yes | No |
| Cooling | passive (die-cast aluminum case) | - |
| Water resistance | IP32 | - |
| Dimensions | 280 x 210 x 102.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 10 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-09 | 2024-06 |